All Blacks travelling squad for Sydney

Olympic legends inspire Aaron Smith

Inspiration from past New Zealand sporting greats Sir Peter Snell and Sir Murray Halberg will be lifting All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith in his preparation ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup game with Australia in Sydney.
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Kaino looking forward to week of build-up in Sydney

Extra time in Sydney ahead of Saturday's Investec Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup game against Australia should help the All Blacks be better prepared for the traditional Aussie onslaught in the Championship opener.
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Hooper keen to get back into rugby action

Australia's Michael Hooper is looking forward to returning to playing action in the Investec Rugby Championship against the All Blacks on Saturday in Sydney after being without competitive play since the last round of Super Rugby.
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Australia will be stronger in Championship - Kaino

All Blacks loose forward Jerome Kaino is expecting Australia to be much stronger for the Investec Rugby Championship than the team which was beaten 0-3 by England in the June series.
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All Blacks keen to improve Sydney record

A strengthened Australian side, with several players back from overseas, has the All Blacks wary ahead of the opening Investec Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney on Saturday.
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Backline choice tough for All Blacks - Foster

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster said it hadn't been easy deciding on their backline options, especially at first five-eighths, ahead of Saturday's Investec Rugby Championship opener in Sydney against Australia.
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All Blacks expecting plenty from Australia

All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg is under no illusions about the worth of the Bledisloe Cup ahead of Saturday's Investec Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.
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Cheika wants All Blacks' mental strength for his side

Australia rugby coach Michael Cheika has no qualms about the physical preparedness of his side ahead of Saturday's Investec Rugby Championship-Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney, but he wants greater mental toughness.
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Australia names experienced side for Bledisloe Cup clash

Australia coach Michael Cheika has welcomed back 315 Tests of experience for the Bledisloe Cup and 2016 Investec Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday night (10:05pm NZT kick off).
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